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Who Knew the TSA Was so Productive?

Who Knew the TSA Was so Productive?

I suppose there’s a slight possibility, perhaps asymptotically approaching 100 percent, that this is a parody rather than a real press release, so enjoy with appropriate skepticism.

Why Can’t We Copy those Radical Free-Market Canadians and Privatize the Air Traffic Control System?

Why Can’t We Copy those Radical Free-Market Canadians and Privatize the Air Traffic Control System?

Like most federal agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration is a costly bureaucracy. Its $16.4 billion budget is enormous, but that is just the direct cost borne by taxpayers. The indirect… Read more »

Merry Christmas from Ben Bernanke

Merry Christmas from Ben Bernanke

The Chairman of the Federal Reserve is such a swell guy, but you already would know that if you saw his Facebook page. Well, thanks to his “QE2 plan,” he’s… Read more »

Even Santa Claus Is Having a Tough Time with Uncle Sam

Even Santa Claus Is Having a Tough Time with Uncle Sam

Merry Christmas to all. Let’s hope Santa returns next year, notwithstanding all the hassle of dealing with government.

Let’s Be Thankful Terrorists Are Even Less Competent than the TSA

Let’s Be Thankful Terrorists Are Even Less Competent than the TSA

We all grumble that going to the airport now means long lines and invasions of privacy, but we hope that at least we’re getting safety in exchange for all the… Read more »

Frivolous Lawsuit Gives New Meaning to ‘Just Say No’

Frivolous Lawsuit Gives New Meaning to ‘Just Say No’

What do you do when your kids clamor for something you don’t think they should have? For most (good) parents, the obvious answer is to “just say no.” For others,… Read more »

Free Market Video Contest Ends Today

Free Market Video Contest Ends Today

The Center for Freedom and Prosperity’s Free Market Video Contest is set to end today. In an effort to adopt some Christmas spirit, however, we’ll accept videos that trickle in… Read more »

Some Fannie-Freddie Political Humor for the Weekend

Some Fannie-Freddie Political Humor for the Weekend

This cartoon is not new, but it succinctly captures what happened with that part of the TARP bailout. The only thing missing is some way of showing the government officials… Read more »

Which Leftist is Crazier, the One Who Says Capitalism Causes Floods or the One Who Says Global Warming Will Cause Genocide?

Which Leftist is Crazier, the One Who Says Capitalism Causes Floods or the One Who Says Global Warming Will Cause Genocide?

I’ve already posted about the nut who claimed that global warming was causing AIDS, so I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised that a writer for the New Republic says… Read more »

Hopelessly Corny Joke…but Appropriate for Today

Hopelessly Corny Joke…but Appropriate for Today

A  young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird’s mouth was rude,… Read more »